Raisins Almond Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. 1

   in a mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients--flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, almonds and raisins.

2. 2

   In a another bowl cream shortening and, brown sugar and then add the egg. Beat well until very fluffy.

3. 3

   Add the dry ingredients and mix very well.

4. 4

   Place into a well greased and, floured 9- inch square baking pan. Press batter down with spoons or your hands.

5. 5

   Top with 3 tsp white sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon. Mix together and sprinkle all over the top of the square.

6. 6

   Bake in a preheated oven 375°.